Full-time Dispatcher Position (2 positions open)

Indiana; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary based on experience

Health, dental and vision insurance

Public Retirement Fund with employer贡献

Sick time, personal time, and vacation

Job summary

Jefferson County 911 Central Dispatch is accepting applications for a full-time dispatcher. The role handles 9-1-1 emergency calls and non-emergency calls, entering details into a CAD system and prioritizing information accurately under pressure.

Applicants should be able to type 30 wpm, multitask, and work varied shifts, including holidays and weekends. Public safety experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Public safety dispatching experience preferred but not required.
• Must be able to type 30 wpm and multitask under stress.
• Ability to work various shifts, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed.
• Must obtain accurate information and follow established protocols.

Responsibilities

• Answer 9-1-1 emergency calls and non-emergency calls.
• Use a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system to enter all relevant information for dispatch.
• Process information promptly while under stress and follow established protocols.
• Operate radio channels and various computer applications as required.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Multitasking

Decision making

Communication

Technical aptitude

Tools

CAD system

Radio communication equipment

Computer applications

Job description

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Full-time Dispatcher Position (2 positions open)

The Jefferson County 911 Central Dispatch is accepting applications for a Full-time dispatcher position. This position will answer 9-1-1 emergency calls and non-emergency calls. The candidate must be able to obtain accurate, essential information to process each call according to established protocols, and use a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system to enter all relevant information for dispatch. You must be able to type 30 wpm, multi-task, make important decisions quickly, handle incoming calls, process information promptly while under stress, operate appropriate radio channels, and operate various computer applications. Additionally, there may be times that the candidate must be able to work various shifts, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed. Previous dispatching and/or public safety experience preferred but not required.

or

• Benefits: Starting salary based on experience.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Public Retirement Fund with employer contribution, sick time, personal time, and vacation time.

Qualifications

Category 911 Central Dispatch Status Open Salary Benefits: Starting salary based on experience. Health, dental and vision insurance. Public Retirement Fund with employer contribution, sick time, personal time, and vacation time. Posted October 27, 2026 Closing February 1, 2027 4:00 PM